{"id":7059515,"date":"2026-09-17T02:44:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T02:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/the-7-best-madrid-cooking-classes-reviews-for-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T02:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T02:44:58","slug":"the-7-best-madrid-cooking-classes-reviews-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7059515","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Madrid Cooking Classes (Reviews For 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that Spain is a long-flourishing foodie country, but Madrid has a uniquely interesting quality that no other city in the country can compare to.<\/p>\n<p>Given the fact that it sits right in the literal and cultural center of Spain, it features the perfect convergence of the different identities and backgrounds found throughout the country. You\u2019ll find everything from bustling taverns to world-class fine dining, and quality is never compromised.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you really want to maximize your experience, I highly recommend going on one of the following 7 top Madrid cooking class tours out there. Let\u2019s jump right in!<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to see our reviews of <a href=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/best-madrid-food-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madrid Food Tours<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/best-madrid-wine-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madrid Wine Tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-64\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-64\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<th class=\"column-1\"\/>\n<th class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Madrid\/Tapas-Cooking-Class-at-a-Private-Local-Eatery\/d566-123493P1?pid=P00064568&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tapas &amp; Paella in Madrid with a Professional Chef<\/a><\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Madrid\/Hands-on-cooking-class-in-Madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing\/d566-354476P1?pid=P00064568&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing<\/a><\/th>\n<th class=\"column-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/madrid-l46\/madrid-half-day-spanish-cooking-class-t62693\/?partner_id=IA6KM09&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madrid: Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6170\" src=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg 220w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1-150x1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-6170\" src=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg 220w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1-150x1.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\"\/><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6168 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/editors-choice2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/editors-choice2.jpg 315w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/editors-choice2-300x38.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-6168 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/editors-choice2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/editors-choice2.jpg 315w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/editors-choice2-300x38.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\"\/><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6170\" src=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg 220w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1-150x1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-6170\" src=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg 220w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1-150x1.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\"\/><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6170\" src=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg 220w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1-150x1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-6170\" src=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1.jpg 220w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spacer-1-150x1.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\"\/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"\/>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6769\" src=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-6769\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef-768x516.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6770\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-6770\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6771\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-6771\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Meeting Location:<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">C. de Valderribas, 30, Retiro, 28007 Madrid<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">C. de Atocha, 76, Centro, 28012 Madrid<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">C. de Atocha, 76, Centro, 28012 Madrid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Tour Length:<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">3.5 hours<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">2.5 hours<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">2.5 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Start Time(s):<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">11:00 AM, 7:00 PM<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">9:00 AM, 3:00 PM<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">2:30 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><b>What\u2019s Included:<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Tapas and Paella Cooking Class, Drinks: White and Red wine, Beer, Soft Drink and Water<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Food market visit, Cooking lesson with a local chef,\u00a0apron, cooking utensils and all ingredients for your 3-course lunch, Lunch with unlimited wine<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">4 appetizers, 1 main course and two desserts, bottomless wine pairing, paella cooking class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"\/>\n<td class=\"column-2\"\/>\n<td class=\"column-3\"\/>\n<td class=\"column-4\"\/><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_7_Top_Picks_For_The_Best_Madrid_Cooking_Class_Tour\"\/>Our 7 Top Picks For The Best Madrid Cooking Class Tour:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Tapas &amp; Paella <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Cooking<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Class<\/span><\/span><\/span> in <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span> with a Professional Chef<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Paella <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Cooking<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Class<\/span><\/span><\/span> in <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span> with Bottomless Wine Pairing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>: Half-Day Spanish <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Cooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Class<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Tapas &amp; Paella <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Cooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Experience with Local Market Visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>: 10 Tapas 2.5-Hour <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Cooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Class<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>: Paella &amp; Sangria <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Classes\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u2013 Seafood, Chicken &amp; Vegan Option<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">Spanish <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Cooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Class<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Paella Tapas and Sangria in <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Madrid_Cooking_Class_Reviews\"\/>Madrid Cooking Class\u00a0Reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tapas_Paella_in_Madrid_with_a_Professional_Chef\"\/>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Madrid\/Tapas-Cooking-Class-at-a-Private-Local-Eatery\/d566-123493P1?pid=P00064568&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tapas &amp; Paella in Madrid with a Professional Chef<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6769 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-6769 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-a-Professional-Chef-768x516.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"box success  alignleft\">\n<div class=\"box-inner-block\"> <span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Know_About_This_Tour\"\/>What You Should Know About This Tour:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where You Will Meet<\/strong>:\u00a0C. de Valderribas, 30, Retiro, 28007 Madrid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour Length<\/strong>:\u00a03.5 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Time(s)<\/strong>: 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>What\u2019s Included:\u00a0<\/strong>Tapas and Paella Cooking Class, Drinks: White and Red wine, Beer, Soft Drink and Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_on_the_Tour\"\/>What to Expect on the Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s start things off on the right foot, with the Tapas &amp; Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef. This nicely-planned intro to two of Spain\u2019s most famed dishes \u2013 tapas and paella \u2013 is immersive, hands-on, and is one of the best ways to learn how to whip them up the right way.<\/p>\n<p>No matter if you\u2019re an absolute newbie in the kitchen or have more experience, you can expect this tour to be perfect for anyone.\u00a0During this 3.5-hour session, you\u2019ll learn how to prep an array of traditional tapas before you move on to the paella, which requires a bit more intricacy.<\/p>\n<p>As you gather ingredients and take things step-by-step, your chef will explain key techniques and methods that will take your paella from a generic version you find on Google to those personal gems that have been passed down for generations.<\/p>\n<p>Take things all the way to plating before you enjoy your dishes around the table with the rest of your group, in a welcoming, lively atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_Tour_Great\"\/>What Makes This Tour Great<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019d be remiss to take a Madrid cooking class without the passion and soul that the Spanish are known for. In this class, you\u2019ll get plenty of both, with chef instructors who genuinely care about you having a fantastic experience, right down to the smallest details.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re not just checking off boxes on a recipe, but you will gain useful cooking tips and tricks that can be utilized long after your trip is over.<\/p>\n<p>Our chef offered plenty of helpful pieces of info, like which ingredients we could substitute back home if we didn\u2019t realistically have access to what was in class. We also learned a bit about the different twists placed on the dishes, depending on the region you\u2019re in.<\/p>\n<p>Learning several tapas alongside paella offers a much more comprehensive look at Spanish entertaining and dining customs, as well!<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s your first time in Madrid, not only is it a great way to learn about these dishes, but it\u2019s a wonderful way to learn about the local atmosphere, overall. It\u2019s authentic, engaging, and a ton of fun!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reserve_Tour_Now_and_Pay_Later_Free_Cancellation_Within_24_Hours_of_Tour_Start_Time\"\/>Reserve Tour Now and Pay Later \/ Free Cancellation Within 24 Hours of Tour Start Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/> <a name=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Paella_Cooking_Class_in_Madrid_with_Bottomless_Wine_Pairing\"\/>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Madrid\/Hands-on-cooking-class-in-Madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing\/d566-354476P1?pid=P00064568&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6770 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-6770 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paella-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Bottomless-Wine-Pairing-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"box success  alignleft\">\n<div class=\"box-inner-block\"> <span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Know_About_This_Tour-2\"\/>What You Should Know About This Tour:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where You Will Meet:\u00a0<\/strong>C. de Atocha, 76, Centro, 28012 Madrid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour Length: <\/strong>2.5 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Time(s)<\/strong>: 2:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>What\u2019s Included<\/strong>: 4 appetizers, 1 main course and two desserts, bottomless wine pairing, paella cooking class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_on_the_Tour-2\"\/>What to Expect on the Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>The Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing goes far beyond just a cooking experience, taking you across multiple recipes. This class dives deep into each of the ingredients, techniques, traditions, and history involved in creating a true paella from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the entire time, you can expect to work alongside your professional instructors to create your dinner each step of the way, from how to properly create flavors to rice preparation.<\/p>\n<p>Now onto the more interesting part of the cooking class title: the bottomless wine pairing. You\u2019ll be sipping on plenty of vino throughout the class, learning about the iconic social nature of the country\u2019s culture, perfectly reflecting the way so many here experience food on a daily basis. Trust me, these couple of hours are just going to fly by.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_Tour_Great-2\"\/>What Makes This Tour Great<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re already planning on going out to dinner at a restaurant, why not take things up a notch and gift yourself a cooking experience that includes a whopping 4 appetizers, 1 main course, and\u00a02 desserts?!<\/p>\n<p>Not only will you get to try more, but you\u2019ll gain the skills to\u00a0recreate it literally any time you feel like. It\u2019s a gift that keeps on giving, and for the price, it\u2019s more than worth it!<\/p>\n<p>When we arrived, we were greeted with a delicious glass of Cava and were led to our stations, wasting no time. The\u00a0professional chef instructors were not only incredibly knowledgeable but also very kind and patient, and did a great job of creating an environment where no one felt intimidated.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that there was great music playing and that the Cava never stopped flowing probably helped with that!<\/p>\n<p>Everyone was SO nice and funny, I learned a lot, and the paella dishes we made were all so tasty! Not to mention, the appetizers and desserts were also amazing \u2013 10\/10.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reserve_Tour_Now_and_Pay_Later_Free_Cancellation_Within_24_Hours_of_Tour_Start_Time-2\"\/>Reserve Tour Now and Pay Later \/ Free Cancellation Within 24 Hours of Tour Start Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/> <a name=\"3\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Madrid_Half-Day_Spanish_Cooking_Class\"\/>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/madrid-l46\/madrid-half-day-spanish-cooking-class-t62693\/?partner_id=IA6KM09&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madrid: Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6771 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-6771 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Half-Day-Spanish-Cooking-Class-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"box success  alignleft\">\n<div class=\"box-inner-block\"> <span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Know_About_This_Tour-3\"\/>What You Should Know About This Tour:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where You Will Meet<\/strong>:\u00a0Varies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour Length<\/strong>:\u00a04 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Time(s)<\/strong>: 10:00 AM, 5:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>What\u2019s Included:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"\" data-v-27da61c3=\"\">All the ingredients and drinks,\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"inclusion-1-horizontal-1-title-text\" class=\"text-atom text-atom--body text-atom\" data-block-id=\"inclusion-1-horizontal-1-title-text\" data-v-a3e5eb58=\"\" data-v-cfc9b508=\"\" data-v-27da61c3=\"\"><span class=\"\" data-v-27da61c3=\"\">Recipe booklet,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span id=\"inclusion-2-horizontal-1-title-text\" class=\"text-atom text-atom--body text-atom\" data-block-id=\"inclusion-2-horizontal-1-title-text\" data-v-a3e5eb58=\"\" data-v-cfc9b508=\"\" data-v-27da61c3=\"\"><span class=\"\" data-v-27da61c3=\"\">Market tour (only in paella class),\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Lunch\/dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_on_the_Tour-3\"\/>What to Expect on the Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>The Madrid: Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class is quite a bit different from the other\u00a0classes I\u2019ve covered so far. First of all, it\u2019s significantly longer than the vast majority of cooking classes in Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>This one clocks in at around 4 hours long, offering you the chance to make an array of different traditional dishes while learning about the country\u2019s history and varied culture.<\/p>\n<p>Expect a structured but fun environment where you have your chef there to lead you through several courses, including tapas, mains, desserts, and some accompaniments.<\/p>\n<p>As the class lasts for hours, you have plenty of time to ask questions, practice techniques, and really take your time in this immersion. You get to choose from either a morning or evening cooking class, and the exact recipes you learn will vary, depending on which one you select.<\/p>\n<p>Not only that, but you\u2019ll likely get the chance to learn about other Spanish art forms, like making tiles!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_Tour_Great-3\"\/>What Makes This Tour Great<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>I love just how versatile this tour is. As I just mentioned, you can choose from either the morning paella class and market visit, or the evening tapas cooking class.<\/p>\n<p>With the former, you\u2019ll get to learn about how to navigate a traditional Spanish market, grab your ingredients, and make a tasty paella, gazpacho, and sangria. With the latter, you\u2019ll head right into making your own menu of 5 tapas, a dessert, and sangria.<\/p>\n<p>The dessert of Catalan cr\u00e8me was INSANE, and it\u2019s become my go-to when I have guests over and really want to offer them a real treat. The chorizo in apple cider was also a lovely surprise, though you\u2019re sure to be happy with whichever tour you select.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll get a thorough journey through the history of the dishes and the required techniques, with your guide there to help whenever needed. Oh, and the kitchen was incredibly spacious, clean, and had more than everything we needed!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reserve_Tour_Now_and_Pay_Later_Free_Cancellation_Within_24_Hours_of_Tour_Start_Time-3\"\/>Reserve Tour Now and Pay Later \/ Free Cancellation Within 24 Hours of Tour Start Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/> <a name=\"4\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Madrid_Tapas_Paella_Cooking_Experience_with_Local_Market_Visit\"\/>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Madrid\/Spanish-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid-with-Market-Visit\/d566-39034P15?pid=P00064568&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Tapas &amp; Paella <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Cooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Experience with Local Market Visit<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6772 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Experience-with-Local-Market-Visit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Experience-with-Local-Market-Visit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Experience-with-Local-Market-Visit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Experience-with-Local-Market-Visit-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-6772 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Experience-with-Local-Market-Visit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Experience-with-Local-Market-Visit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Experience-with-Local-Market-Visit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Tapas-Paella-Cooking-Experience-with-Local-Market-Visit-768x513.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"box success  alignleft\">\n<div class=\"box-inner-block\"> <span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Know_About_This_Tour-4\"\/>What You Should Know About This Tour:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where You Will Meet: <\/strong>Plazuela de Ant\u00f3n Mart\u00edn, Centro, 28012 Madrid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour Length:<\/strong> 3.5 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Time(s)<\/strong>:\u00a010:30 AM<\/li>\n<li><strong>What\u2019s Included: <\/strong>A traditional aperitivo (drink and snack), Enough food for lunch and dessert, Drinks, Small group cooking class of 12 people or fewer, Huertas\/Lavapi\u00e9s neighborhood, Ant\u00f3n Mart\u00edn market, Private kitchen &amp; tasting space at a local restaurant, Fully guided experience in English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_on_the_Tour-4\"\/>What to Expect on the Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Next, we have the Madrid Tapas &amp; Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit, which is perfect if it\u2019s your first time in the city.<\/p>\n<p>Combining a guided local market visit and a hands-on cooking class, it\u2019s very comprehensive and offers not only the actual cooking aspect, but all the background knowledge needed to further enrich your experience.<\/p>\n<p>Expect to stroll through bustling, colorful stalls purveying seafood, cured meats, seasonal produce, olives, spices, and more.\u00a0After, head to your cooking space to start with a selection of traditional tapas and an authentic paella, in a welcoming setting with lively chef instructors.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn about the dishes down to the specific ingredients and spices, building a flavor that you can\u2019t get from generic recipes found online. The pace was perfect \u2013 not too fast nor too slow \u2013 with our guide sharing fun facts and personal anecdotes to give a further understanding of what local life is like.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_Tour_Great-4\"\/>What Makes This Tour Great<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>If you have the time, I definitely recommend doing at least one Madrid cooking tour with the market aspect included. It\u2019s not only a wonderful way to learn about how to select the ingredients you\u2019re looking for with these specific dishes, but what it\u2019s like to shop here as a local.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have a much better grasp on national food culture and will be able to better select the required ingredients when you\u2019re back home, too.<\/p>\n<p>I loved the way they combined learning and entertainment to the point that it didn\u2019t even feel like we were learning \u2013 just having a fantastic time with newfound friends.<\/p>\n<p>With a very small group setting, you have plenty of one-on-one time with your guide and the chance to ask any questions you may have. End the session with an incredible feast at the end, with plenty of drinks flowing, and great company.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reserve_Tour_Now_and_Pay_Later_Free_Cancellation_Within_24_Hours_of_Tour_Start_Time-4\"\/>Reserve Tour Now and Pay Later \/ Free Cancellation Within 24 Hours of Tour Start Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/> <a name=\"5\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Madrid_10_Tapas_25-Hour_Cooking_Class\"\/>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/madrid-l46\/madrid-10-tapas-cooking-class-t66429\/?partner_id=IA6KM09&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>: 10 Tapas 2.5-Hour <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Cooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Class<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6773 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-10-Tapas-2.5-Hour-Cooking-Class.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-10-Tapas-2.5-Hour-Cooking-Class.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-10-Tapas-2.5-Hour-Cooking-Class-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-10-Tapas-2.5-Hour-Cooking-Class-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-6773 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-10-Tapas-2.5-Hour-Cooking-Class.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-10-Tapas-2.5-Hour-Cooking-Class.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-10-Tapas-2.5-Hour-Cooking-Class-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-10-Tapas-2.5-Hour-Cooking-Class-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"box success  alignleft\">\n<div class=\"box-inner-block\"> <span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Know_About_This_Tour-5\"\/>What You Should Know About This Tour:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where You Will Meet:\u00a0<\/strong>Calle de la Farmacia, 6<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour Length:\u00a0<\/strong>2.5 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Time(s)<\/strong>: 4:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>What\u2019s Included:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"\" data-v-27da61c3=\"\">Meal, s<\/span><span id=\"inclusion-1-horizontal-1-title-text\" class=\"text-atom text-atom--body text-atom\" data-block-id=\"inclusion-1-horizontal-1-title-text\" data-v-a3e5eb58=\"\" data-v-cfc9b508=\"\" data-v-27da61c3=\"\"><span class=\"\" data-v-27da61c3=\"\">angria, s<\/span><\/span>ouvenir apron and copy of the recipes, professional chef instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_on_the_Tour-5\"\/>What to Expect on the Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re in Madrid, there\u2019s no way you can forget about the most iconic part of their cuisine: tapas! The famous Spanish plates may be small, but they\u2019re not to be underestimated in their role in daily life here, nor in flavor!<\/p>\n<p>With the Madrid: 10 Tapas 2.5-Hour Cooking Class, you\u2019ll learn how to prepare a wide array of classics that exemplify the diversity and creativity found here. Spanning about 2.5 hours, you can expect to prep multiple recipes, from chopping and mixing to cooking and plating.<\/p>\n<p>With personable, professional instructors, you\u2019ll learn about how these simple bar snacks evolved to become one of Spain\u2019s most famed culinary offerings.<\/p>\n<p>This class veers a bit off from just the classics into some regional stuff, like gilda from the Basque region, and pan tumaca from Catalonia. After all that hard work, expect to sit down and relax, with refreshing sangria, and 10 different tapas to munch on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_Tour_Great-5\"\/>What Makes This Tour Great<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Everything about this tour is fantastic, right from the very beginning. It offers variety that few other cooking classes in Madrid do, consisting of a whopping 10 different tapas, to provide a nice overview of the different ingredients and flavors that define the city.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention, it\u2019s advanced enough to keep more experienced cooks intrigued while being approachable and patient enough for beginners.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who needs a bit more stimulation, I find that this is one of the best classes of its kind. Instead of focusing on building on just one dish, you have plenty of different recipes and histories to constantly keep you engaged.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for variety, a unique social experience, and recipes that are easy to follow and recreate, you\u2019re in the right spot here.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reserve_Tour_Now_and_Pay_Later_Free_Cancellation_Within_24_Hours_of_Tour_Start_Time-5\"\/>Reserve Tour Now and Pay Later \/ Free Cancellation Within 24 Hours of Tour Start Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Madrid_Paella_Sangria_Classes_%E2%80%93_Seafood_Chicken_Vegan_Option\"\/>6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Madrid\/2-Hour-Private-Paella-Cooking-Clases\/d566-441637P1?pid=P00064568&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>: Paella &amp; Sangria <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Classes\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u2013 Seafood, Chicken &amp; Vegan Option<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6774 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Paella-Sangria-Classes-Seafood-Chicken-Vegan-option.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Paella-Sangria-Classes-Seafood-Chicken-Vegan-option.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Paella-Sangria-Classes-Seafood-Chicken-Vegan-option-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Paella-Sangria-Classes-Seafood-Chicken-Vegan-option-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-6774 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Paella-Sangria-Classes-Seafood-Chicken-Vegan-option.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Paella-Sangria-Classes-Seafood-Chicken-Vegan-option.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Paella-Sangria-Classes-Seafood-Chicken-Vegan-option-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Madrid-Paella-Sangria-Classes-Seafood-Chicken-Vegan-option-768x513.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"box success  alignleft\">\n<div class=\"box-inner-block\"> <span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Know_About_This_Tour-6\"\/>What You Should Know About This Tour:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where You Will Meet:\u00a0<\/strong>C. de Carretas, 14, 2a, Centro, Centro, 28012 Madrid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour Length:\u00a0<\/strong>3 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Time(s)<\/strong>: 12:30 PM, 7:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>What\u2019s Included<\/strong>:\u00a0Lunch, bottled water, alcoholic beverages, traditional Spanish shots, professional guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_on_the_Tour-6\"\/>What to Expect on the Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Next up is the Madrid: Paella &amp; Sangria Classes \u2013 Seafood, Chicken &amp; Vegan Option, which is one of the best cooking classes I\u2019ve ever taken! You can\u2019t go wrong with either paella or sangria when it\u2019s made authentically, with high-quality, local ingredients, and proper technique.<\/p>\n<p>The passion, history, and tradition are all key here, with a local instructor there to guide you through each step of the way.\u00a0Expect to arrive at your 3-hour experience, with your friendly instructor there to welcome you with open arms and a\u00a0classic Spanish shot.<\/p>\n<p>Waste no time, heading right into learning how to prepare a proper sangria by mixing fresh ingredients, learning the differences between the sangria you\u2019d find at your local dive bar, and the traditional way to do things.<\/p>\n<p>After that, you\u2019ll shift over to either a seafood, chicken, or vegan paella, as you\u2019re guided through each stage, resulting in the right rice texture and flavor. After, expect to sit down and enjoy the meal with the rest of your class!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_Tour_Great-6\"\/>What Makes This Tour Great<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>If there\u2019s any one dish you need to learn when you\u2019re in Spain, it\u2019s undoubtedly paella. Don\u2019t worry if you aren\u2019t a fan of seafood or even chicken \u2013 they do a wonderful job of being accommodating in every way, even including a vegan option!<\/p>\n<p>Not only are you going to learn how to make the iconic dish, but you\u2019ll also learn all about the history and culture of Spain from a local!<\/p>\n<p>While the standard is one instructor, we were lucky enough to have two chefs there to lead the way, so there was always someone there offering help and guidance. All of us pitched in to create an amazing seafood paella, along with a vegan paella for a couple in my group who don\u2019t eat meat.<\/p>\n<p>Not only was this one of the best paellas I\u2019ve ever had, but the sangria and all the wines we had at dinner were phenomenal, too!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reserve_Tour_Now_and_Pay_Later_Free_Cancellation_Within_24_Hours_of_Tour_Start_Time-6\"\/>Reserve Tour Now and Pay Later \/ Free Cancellation Within 24 Hours of Tour Start Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Spanish_Cooking_Class_Paella_Tapas_and_Sangria_in_Madrid\"\/>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Madrid\/Spanish-Dishes-Cooking-Class-in-Madrid\/d566-9161P1?pid=P00064568&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=cw-madrid-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Cooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Class<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Paella Tapas and Sangria in <span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\"><span class=\"il\">Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6775 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spanish-Cooking-Class-Paella-Tapas-and-Sangria-in-Madrid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spanish-Cooking-Class-Paella-Tapas-and-Sangria-in-Madrid.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spanish-Cooking-Class-Paella-Tapas-and-Sangria-in-Madrid-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spanish-Cooking-Class-Paella-Tapas-and-Sangria-in-Madrid-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-6775 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spanish-Cooking-Class-Paella-Tapas-and-Sangria-in-Madrid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spanish-Cooking-Class-Paella-Tapas-and-Sangria-in-Madrid.jpg 800w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spanish-Cooking-Class-Paella-Tapas-and-Sangria-in-Madrid-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/choicewineries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spanish-Cooking-Class-Paella-Tapas-and-Sangria-in-Madrid-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"box success  alignleft\">\n<div class=\"box-inner-block\"> <span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Know_About_This_Tour-7\"\/>What You Should Know About This Tour:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where You Will Meet: <\/strong>C. de Morat\u00edn, 11, Centro, 28014 Madrid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour Length:\u00a0<\/strong>4 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Time(s)<\/strong>: 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>What\u2019s Included<\/strong>:\u00a0Tapas and paella cooking class with drinks, local guide, recipe booklet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_on_the_Tour-7\"\/>What to Expect on the Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Last but certainly not least is the Spanish Cooking Class Paella, Tapas, and Sangria in Madrid. You have the choice of participating in either a morning paella cooking class or an evening tapas cooking class.<\/p>\n<p>Both are fantastic and offer different looks into the local culture, particularly surrounding why each dish\/dishes are so crucial to the social fabric of Spanish society.<\/p>\n<p>The morning class also includes a visit to a local market, where you\u2019ll learn about how to order, the different stands, and how to select the right ingredients. Then, you\u2019ll head back to the class and get started with prepping and technique.<\/p>\n<p>Maxing out at just 12 participants, you can expect a very personalized, intimate setting that creates the perfect environment for learning and savoring.\u00a0You\u2019ll get into pairs and prep your meal, no matter which class time you\u2019ve selected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_Tour_Great-7\"\/>What Makes This Tour Great<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>I personally loved the paired cooking format, which I felt offered enough independence to work and really perfect techniques, while still being efficient enough to get everything done quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Our guide was very patient and answered all of our questions, coming by to make sure we were doing everything correctly without ever being intimidating. If you\u2019re a solo traveler, there\u2019s no need to worry, as they\u2019ll pair you up with a buddy.<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019re done preparing your meal, everyone will sit down to enjoy it together while having a chat and some drinks. Oh, and you even get to take home a recipe booklet with all of the dishes you\u2019ve made in class, so you can make them whenever you feel like!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reserve_Tour_Now_and_Pay_Later_Free_Cancellation_Within_24_Hours_of_Tour_Start_Time-7\"\/>Reserve Tour Now and Pay Later \/ Free Cancellation Within 24 Hours of Tour Start Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\" class=\"divider divider-normal\"\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Madrid_Cooking_Classes_Whats_Actually_Worth_Your_Afternoon\"\/>Madrid Cooking Classes: What\u2019s Actually Worth Your Afternoon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Every cooking class in Madrid promises to teach you the secret to real paella, and almost none of them agree on what that secret is.<\/p>\n<p>Some chefs swear by the exact ratio of stock to rice. Others will tell you it is the socarrat, that thin crust of toasted rice at the bottom of the pan, and if you scrape it up too early you have wasted the whole dish. Take a class with both camps and you leave Madrid actually knowing something instead of just repeating a recipe card.<\/p>\n<p>That is the real value here. You are not just cooking a meal, you are getting a chef to argue with you about technique until it sticks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Take_a_Class_Instead_of_Just_Eating_Out\"\/>Why Take a Class Instead of Just Eating Out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Madrid does not lack for good paella restaurants, so the class only makes sense if you want the mechanics behind the dish, not just another plate of it. A tapas bar hands you a finished product. A class hands you the knife and the pan and lets you find out how much harder it is than it looks.<\/p>\n<p>The market visit built into the better classes is the other reason to bother. Walking a real Madrid market with a chef who knows which vendor has the freshest gambas that morning teaches you more about Spanish food culture than a guidebook ever will.<\/p>\n<p>This suits travelers who like a hands-on afternoon over a passive one. If you would rather sit and be served, skip the class and book a proper tapas crawl instead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Go\"\/>When to Go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Classes run year-round, and Madrid\u2019s dry heat in July and August makes an indoor kitchen with the AC on feel like a genuine relief from the street. Morning classes that include a market visit are the better slot in summer, since you beat both the heat and the market crowds.<\/p>\n<p>Spring and fall bring milder days and the same class quality, so scheduling is really about your itinerary rather than the weather. Evening classes exist too, and they pair naturally with a night that ends late, which is how most nights in Madrid end anyway.<\/p>\n<p>Book a few days ahead regardless of season. The smaller, better-reviewed classes cap around twelve participants and the good time slots go first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Are_Actually_Cooking\"\/>What You Are Actually Cooking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paella\"\/>Paella<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<p>The centerpiece of almost every class in the city, and rightly so. You will typically choose or be assigned a style, seafood paella loaded with shrimp and mussels, paella valenciana with chicken and rabbit, or a darker arroz negro colored with squid ink.<\/p>\n<p>A good instructor spends real time on the socarrat, the crisped rice layer at the bottom of the pan that separates an amateur paella from a proper one. Expect to hear the word \u201csofrito\u201d a lot, since the slow-cooked tomato and garlic base underneath the rice is where most of the flavor actually lives.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tapas\"\/>Tapas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<p>Tortilla espa\u00f1ola, the thick potato and egg omelet, shows up in nearly every tapas class, and the technique of flipping it whole in the pan without it collapsing is worth the price of admission on its own. Croquetas, usually filled with jam\u00f3n, round out most menus alongside patatas bravas or a chilled gazpacho or salmorejo depending on the season.<\/p>\n<p>These are dishes built for a home kitchen, unlike paella, which genuinely benefits from the wide shallow pan most people do not own. If you only want techniques you will actually use again, lean toward the tapas-focused classes over the paella ones.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sangria_and_Wine\"\/>Sangria and Wine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<p>Most classes fold in a sangria-making segment, and it is worth paying attention to since the ratio of fruit, brandy, and wine matters more than people assume. A few of the better operators run a full wine pairing alongside the meal instead, walking through a handful of Spanish wines as you eat what you made.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go\"\/>Where to Go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Most classes cluster in Centro, La Latina, and Retiro, all easy to reach on foot or by metro from almost any Madrid hotel. A few specifics worth knowing before you book.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Centro-based classes<\/strong> tend to be the most convenient if you are staying centrally, with several operators running out of dedicated teaching kitchens near Sol or Gran V\u00eda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>La Latina classes<\/strong> often build in a stop at a genuine neighborhood market rather than a tourist-facing one, which is the better version if a market walk matters to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Private venue classes<\/strong>, often in Retiro or nearby residential streets, feel less like a tour group and more like cooking in someone\u2019s actual kitchen, and they are usually where the small-group, chef-led experiences happen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Castle and countryside versions<\/strong>, a longer full-day option that takes you out of the city to an olive grove or estate, exist for travelers with a full day free and a car or transfer arranged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stick to a class inside the city if you have limited time. The countryside versions are lovely but eat most of a day once you count travel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_It_Costs\"\/>What It Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Standard group classes run roughly 70 to 100 dollars per person for a paella or tapas session lasting three to three and a half hours. Budget options exist closer to 27 to 40 dollars, though these tend to be larger groups with less individual attention from the chef.<\/p>\n<p>Half-day classes that add a market visit and a full sit-down meal with wine run higher, generally in the 90 to 130 dollar range, and are worth the extra cost if you have the time. Private classes for your own group start noticeably higher, often 150 dollars and up per person depending on group size, but you get full control over the menu and a slower, more personal pace.<\/p>\n<p>Most classes include the full meal and at least one drink, sangria, wine, or beer, in the listed price. Note the age policy before booking a family trip, since the sharp knives and open stoves mean most operators set a minimum age around twelve.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pairing_It_With_the_Rest_of_the_Trip\"\/>Pairing It With the Rest of the Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Do not schedule a heavy tapas dinner the same night as a cooking class, since you will already be full from what you made that afternoon. Build the class into a lighter day instead, museums in the morning, class in the afternoon, and a quiet late dinner or just drinks in the evening.<\/p>\n<p>If the class includes a market stop, ask the chef where they actually shop when they are not leading a tour. Most will point you toward a favorite jam\u00f3n stall or cheese counter worth a return visit on your own later in the trip.<\/p>\n<p>A cooking class also makes a good rainy-day plan, which matters more in Madrid than people expect given how hot and dry the summers otherwise run. Winter and early spring bring the occasional wet afternoon, and an indoor kitchen with wine on the table is a fine way to spend one.<\/p>\n<p>For groups traveling together, a private class is worth the higher price if more than four or five of you are going. Splitting the cost across a group often lands close to what a standard shared class costs per person anyway, and you get a menu built around what your specific group actually wants to eat.<\/p>\n<p>One last practical note. Wear something you do not mind getting a little sauce on, and skip anything with long sleeves you cannot roll up. Every class involves real stovetop work, not a demonstration you watch from a stool.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"\/>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_cooking_experience_to_take_a_Madrid_cooking_class\"\/>Do I need cooking experience to take a Madrid cooking class?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<p>No. Most classes are built for complete beginners, and the small group format means the chef adjusts pace based on who needs more guidance.<\/p>\n<h4>Is a market visit worth paying extra for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, if you have the time. Walking a real Madrid market with a chef explaining what makes each ingredient good is a better cultural experience than the cooking itself.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_typical_class_last\"\/>How long does a typical class last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<p>Most run three to three and a half hours including the meal at the end. Half-day versions with a market visit run closer to four to five hours total.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_vegetarians_or_people_with_allergies_take_these_classes\"\/>Can vegetarians or people with allergies take these classes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<p>Most operators accommodate dietary restrictions if you flag them when booking. Confirm directly with the operator rather than assuming, since accommodation quality varies between the smaller and larger operations.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_paella_or_tapas_the_better_class_to_take\"\/>Is paella or tapas the better class to take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<p>Paella if you want the signature Spanish dish and do not mind that you may never make it again without the right pan at home. Tapas if you want techniques, like the tortilla flip and croqueta filling, that translate more easily to a regular kitchen.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_these_classes_suitable_for_kids\"\/>Are these classes suitable for kids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h4>\n<p>Most set a minimum age around twelve due to knives and hot stoves, so check the specific operator before booking with younger children. Teenagers are generally welcome and often get more out of the hands-on format than a passive restaurant meal would give them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-tab\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shayanne DeCastro\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/350bdecf04daf6a4026cb7ee1f621ddacf274a59f3a387e8153a1ef16380d875?s=100&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/350bdecf04daf6a4026cb7ee1f621ddacf274a59f3a387e8153a1ef16380d875?s=200&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-100 photo\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" itemprop=\"image\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shayanne DeCastro\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/350bdecf04daf6a4026cb7ee1f621ddacf274a59f3a387e8153a1ef16380d875?s=100&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/350bdecf04daf6a4026cb7ee1f621ddacf274a59f3a387e8153a1ef16380d875?s=200&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"lazyload avatar avatar-100 photo\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" itemprop=\"image\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\">\n<div itemprop=\"description\">\n<p>Shayanne is a freelance writer, wine snob and marketer based in LA, California. Describing herself as a nomad, she has lived in many different cities including Boise, Idaho and Seattle, Washington as well as Guadalajara, Mexico. She is forever on the move.<\/p>\n<p>Being an extremely active person, she loves to snowboard, skateboard, and ski. She enjoys sharing her love for active sports with others through her \u201chow to\u201d sports guides as well as food and wine reviews. Her love for wine and good food shines through every paragraph. While she travels, Shayanne loves to try new restaurants and wineries.\u00a0 If there is a wineries or good restaurant in your town, you will probably meet her one day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that Spain is a long-flourishing foodie country, but Madrid has a uniquely interesting quality that no other city in the country can compare to. 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